Understanding piano chords and how to use them.

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Ready to learn everything about chords?

These
lessons on piano chords include how to locate any chord on the piano or
electronic keyboard, and how to use them in playing and writing music
on the piano.

You will understand chord construction, common and advanced chord progressions and specific exercises and tricks to make moving from one chord to another a breeze.

A good understanding of keyboard chords opens the door to playing music like the professionals. This lesson requires and understanding of major scale construction.

Why do we study keyboard chords?

Learning piano with any " keyboard chords system" is not new. I have seen lots of advertisements on the net implying that it is some sort of magic way to play like professional keyboard players.

While it is true that most all professional players understand and use chords in their playing, their is nothing "magic" about it.

Most of what you will learn from me will be similar to what I learned at Berklee College of Music in Boston Mass.

I was an arranging and composition major there in the 70's. That education focused heavily on knowing and playing keyboard chords with both hands.

I paid thousands of dollars for a great education and I am thrilled to be able to give that information to you here in these pages for free!!

Allow me to stress the importance of knowing and using piano chords.

Of all the lessons on music contained on these pages the study of chords and the muscle memory you will develop as you practice and play them is perhaps the most important.

Take your time and come back to these pages often. Believe me the knowledge and the exercises will pay off as you progress.

If you are a beginner, click on the first link below to begin a study of major chords.

The lessons build on one another and as always I encourage you to contact me if you have any questions or need any extra coaching. I am here to help! You might want to consider making me your... Personal Piano Professor

To learn to play jazz piano chords you will need to learn about chord extensions and how to play them using jazz chord voicingsIn this lesson you will learn what these chord "extensions" sometimes called "tensions" are and where and how to use them.

In its simplest terms a rootless voicing is just a chord with out a root.It is common practice for most pianists to omit the root from their
voicings because they are usually playing with a bass player.

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If you have any questions, suggestions, or ideas for future lessons feel free to Contact Me.